not sad anymore, i'm just tired

"There's something you should know."

Leo peered at Annie with soft eyes, holding her hands in his. "What is it?" He exhaled, a little worried to hear what it was she had to tell him.

Annie inhaled deeply, a squirmy feeling going through her stomach. This wasn't something she talked about - ever. But she knew that in order for anything to work out with Leo, she should tell him the truth. He should kno all her dirty and dark secrets before deciding he was going to love her.

As much as Annie hated having to even speak of this, she felt guilty having to hide it from Leo.

She stared at their hands, not wanting to meet his gaze as she worried what he would think of her after hearing what she had to tell him.

Leo gently traced circles on her skin with his thumb, in a reassuring and comforting manner.

"My uncle... I'm sure you've heard of him in the letters," she didn't look at him as she spoke, her voice soft and vulnerable.

Leo nodded slowly, looking at her with sweet and warm eyes. "Yes,"